Cosmic Insights 🌟 May 18 - 25

#101 | The best way to deal with such an energetic & fiery week ahead is to...

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🌠 AstroMagick | Astrology forecast

May 20 | Sun Gemini ingress

If you listen closely, you’ll hear the Sun trying to lift your heart space

Everything is getting lighter. The sky above us, and the light within us — it’s all changing (for the better). Even if things are moving just a little too fast right now, let yourself get a little carried away, of course, as long as it’s nothing too wild. Lean into open conversation, more laughter, and recharge those social batteries.

Everything is pointing toward your highest self, seriously! The moment the Sun moved into Gemini, it was at the highest point in our sky (well, here in western North Carolina, anyway.) Try to harness that excitement you feel about the future, and remember that anxiety and excitement are the same in the body — our brains just perceive it differently most of the time. Get jazzed about what the future might hold, believe in yourself, and remember that you’re fully capable of making your dreams happen. Yes, the unknown is scary, but so is staying the same.

🌞 Solar Charm for Confidence: Create a sun-charged talisman (a yellow stone, like citrine or tiger’s eye, works beautifully). Anoint it with lemon balm oil or a drop of honey water while speaking intentions of inner light, courage, and curiosity.

May 24 | Saturn Aries ingress

Balancing the fire within

Forewarning, it’ll be tough for me to delineate much about this ingress since I’m smack dab in the middle of a Saturnian transit, I’ll do my best. I’m sure once the smoke clears, it’ll be clear about the whys and hows. Odds are it’ll be shifting something in your life too, depending on what your natal chart looks like. Folks that have lots of Aries placements, Saturn in Aries natally, or strong aspects have already been feeling the subtle shift. Ground yourself, and remember that these tests aren’t meant to break you, but to change your perspective necessarily.

During this multi-year transit, we might see themes of flamboyant ego or the dissolution of patriarchal tendencies within ourselves. The longing to connect with people who share your boundaries and self-expression will be strong. Make sure you’re paying attention to how people are treating you, and see if you need to reassess what you put up with (ie: your worth).

🔥 Write a Resilience Letter to yourself to open, read, or burn at a future turning point. Let it be a reminder of how strong and worthy you are when things get tough.

May 25 | Mercury Gemini ingress

Don’t let your mouth think faster than your brain

With Mercury only 5 degrees distant from the Sun at the time of this transit, things are feeling tense — but not too hot to handle. Let this mutable energy guide you toward something new and uncharted. The universe wouldn’t throw something your way that you couldn’t handle. Yes, the timing might be off, but sometimes we need to start with stretching our legs before we can get up and run.

Your boundaries will be tested, so watch your words. They’ll be easily flowing off the tongue, so it’s tempting to let all of your “inside thoughts” get out — especially around the wrong people (or even worse, online!) Assess who’s in your community, and take everything for face value — don’t try to read into anything too much, or convince yourself out of your intuition.

🗣️ Throat Chakra Candle Ritual: Light a pale blue candle and sit in silence. Focus on softening your throat and chest. Speak a simple phrase 3x like, “I speak with clarity. I listen with presence.”

🔮Tool of the week

Do you view the energy of your home as a sacred being? Well, you should!

From a spiritual perspective, a home is more than just a physical structure — it holds and radiates energy shaped by the emotions, intentions, and experiences of those who live there, as well as the spirit of the land it's built on.

Every joy, sorrow, argument, or ritual leaves an energetic imprint, and over time, these create the unique “feel” of a space. Homes may also literally house ancestral or protective spirits, and the energy flow (like chi or prana) can be affected by layout, clutter, and care.

When treated with intention (through cleansing, offerings, altars, or rituals) a home becomes not just a shelter, but a sacred container and ally that supports healing, connection, and spiritual growth.

I encourage you to build a relationship with the energy of your home. Work on making it a truly sacred space where you feel protected and nurtured. There are multiple ways to do it, but even just being aware can help cultivate drawing up that sort of alchemical relationship.

🌿 Homestead highlight

The garden has been full of life so far this year, lots of strife, but alas, I suppose that comes with the territory of trying to be self-sufficient. Right now we have tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, onions, garlic, lettuce, and cauliflower in the ground. My wife has done an incredible job starting most of these from seed, too.

We’re gearing up for the Litha, or the summer solstice coming up on June 20th. Definitely feeling the hustle and bustle of the garden, and very much looking forward to all the lightning bugs showing off in a few short weeks.

Leaning into the seasons is something that gives my mind, body, and subconscious something to lean on. I oftentimes see my own energetic patterns among the flora and fauna. It’s been incredible to watch our whole mountain come alive and turn green, something that felt so far in the pits of winter. before we know it, we’ll be collecting our harvest and preserving all our bounty. We’re just using up the last of our freeze-dried tomatoes from last year, and I’m excited to see what this year has to offer.

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